Ashok started a business with a certain investment. After a few months, Bharat joined him investing half the amount of Ashok's initial investment. At the end of the first year, the total profit was…
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Ashok started a business with a certain investment. After a few months, Bharat joined him investing half the amount of Ashok's initial investment. At the end of the first year, the total profit was divided between them in the ratio . Bharat joined Ashok after
- 2 months
- 3 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 4 months
Ashok capital x for 12 months, Bharat x/2 for (12-m) months. 12x : (x/2)(12-m)=3:1 gives 12-m=8, m=4.
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